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JEAN ARP | Amphore d'un philosophe
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 EUR
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Description
- Jean Arp
- Amphore d'un philosophe
- signed Arp and numbered 1/3 (in the interior)
- bronze
- height: 55,7 cm; 21 3/4 in.
- Conceived in 1964, cast in bronze in an edition of 3 by the Bronzart foundry, Switzerland.
Provenance
Galerie Vallois, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner in the 2000s
Acquired from the above by the present owner in the 2000s
Exhibited
Madrid, Museo Español de Arte Contemporáneo, Jean Arp, 1886-1966: esculturas, relieves, obra sobre papel, tapices, 1985, no. 49, illustrated in the catalogue p. 128
Literature
Eduard Trier, Jean Arp, Sculptures, 1957-1966, Lausanne, 1968, no. 318, another version illustrated p. 90
Ionel Jianou, Jean Arp, Paris, 1973, no. 318, another version listed p. 82
Ionel Jianou, Jean Arp, Paris, 1973, no. 318, another version listed p. 82
Condition
The bronze is sound with a rich brown patina. Some light variations and wear to the patina, consistent with age and handling. There are a few surface scratches and nicks in places, notably a 'z-shaped' hairline scratch and four tiny vertical scratches to the main body of the sculpture. There are a few further small nicks and losses to the patina around the lower half of the sculpture and to the side of the base. This work is overall good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."